overruff
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of overruff
Example Sentences
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West can overruff and cash a high club, but South will lose only two hearts and one club.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2014
South took the last two tricks with his remaining trump and the club jack, but the defenders had taken two spades, one heart, one diamond, two clubs and the spade overruff for down two.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2014
When West did not overruff, declarer ran his trumps, cashed the diamond ace, overtook the diamond queen with dummy’s king and cashed the club queen for 10 tricks: 7 spades, 2 diamonds and 1 club.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2011
West, thinking East could overruff dummy’s diamond nine, played the spade queen, planning to lead a fourth round.
From New York Times • May 13, 2011
Now West had to overruff and lead a diamond, forcing dummy to ruff.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2011
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